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St. Louis Cemetery Tour: Historic Tombs and Legends
4.6
3,187 Ratings
New Orleans
The Authorized exploration of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 guides you through the entrance to stroll amidst the mausoleums where New Orleans’ renowned historical personalities are interred. Encounter the final resting places of the Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, Homer Plessy, among others.
The Authorized exploration of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 guides you through the entrance to stroll amidst the mausoleums where New Orleans’ renowned historical personalities are interred. Encounter the final resting places of the Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, Homer Plessy, among others.
Duration:
55 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Basin St. Station - Tour gathers and departs from inside of Basin St. Station. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to tour time to collect your tickets and tour stickers and to be prepared for a timely tour departure.
Basin St. Station is a lovely visitors center where you will find a wide array of exhibits about New Orleans, an interactive map about…
- Basin St. Station - Tour gathers and departs from inside of Basin St. Station. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to tour time to collect your tickets and tour stickers and to be prepared for a timely tour departure.
Basin St. Station is a lovely visitors center where you will find a wide array of exhibits about New Orleans, an interactive map about Hurricane Katrina floodwaters, a Cafe, pristine restrooms, a gift shop, and more.
- St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 - At the time of your tour departure, your tour guide will greet you at the Cemetery Tour Desk inside of Basin St. Station. Your tour will begin promptly with a short walk across the street, up to the front gates of the Cemetery. Step inside the gates for your in-depth tour of historic St. Louis Cemetery No. 1.
What's Included
- Guided tour through St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
- Guided tour through St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
What's Not Included
- Gratuity for tour guide is not included
- Gratuity for tour guide is not included
Location
Basin St. Station
Basin Street
Enter Basin St. Station Visitor Information Center to find our Cemetery Tours Desk & Team! Walking distance from the French Quarter, hop off City Sightseeing Double-Decker at stop 5, or drive and park in the adjacent parking lot, available to the public for hourly, daily, and overnight rates.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Nicole_c
May 17, 2025
Fun, very interesting and educational - We had such a great time and really enjoyed the tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and fun to listen to.
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Julie_m
May 17, 2025
Zelda was fantastic! - Zelda, our tour guide was so much fun! She gave lots of stories…Wonderful experience! Lots of history… go do it!
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Jennifer_z
May 17, 2025
Incredible walking tour!... - Incredible walking tour! Ra was our guide and boy did we hit the jackpot. So much rich history and he is a fantastic narrator. Definitely recommend and would book again. Go early, you don’t want to be in there during the afternoon sun. Bring cash and wear sunscreen.
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Cathryn_f
May 17, 2025
Very informative guide,... - Very informative guide, Zelda. Told great stories and was funny. It was hot but there were gazebos with water sprays to make it a bit more comfortable. Tour was 50 minutes long which was perfect would recommend
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I1425brjoyb
May 17, 2025
Well worth the time - We took the 9am tour. The temperature on the tour was already hot but the church set up some areas with shade. The guide is very informative and very engaging. We really enjoyed the tour. The funds help restore the cemeteries. Definite well worth the time and cost.
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Richard_w
May 17, 2025
Enjoyable Experience - Our tour guide was a master of his craft and was able to tell stories in an interesting and entertaining manner the whole tour. Well worth the experience!
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Krisiie
May 16, 2025
If you take this tour ask for Miss Zelda! - Miss Zelda was an absolute delight! She was so knowledgeable and funny! My family and I learned so much about New Orleans history. It was well worth it!
Y’all take good care of Ms. Zelda now!!! She is a GEM!!!
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Cindi_r
May 16, 2025
It was very informative.... - Tour was very informative. Our guide Zelda was great!! So much history is this entire area and this is a must do!!
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Ken_m
May 17, 2025
Great history lesson of the cemetery and New Orleans! - Little different than what I thought. I had thought the cemetery was FULL of famous people. Did not realize the true story and history and that it is still a working (?) cemetery. Mary is a true historian. What she gave us was a great history lesson.
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Happyvacaymama
May 15, 2025
History with a side of spooky - Booked this tour since the section for the cemetery was canceled due to inclement weather on our City Tour earlier in our trip. This was a fun little history lesson of the burial process and how tombs work. I found it to be very informational. We were a little rushed by our guide but he only gets so long so I also understand. Just be aware that the gift shop closes at 4 before the last tours are completed. I wasn’t able to purchase before the tour and was a little disappointed when I came back after our tour and it was closed.
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